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Greek NameRoman NameWhat They DidAtrributes
ApolloApollogod of the sun, song and prophecythe lyre
DionysusBacchusgod of winethe vine
DemeterCeresgoddess of agriculturea garland of ears of corn
ErosCupidgod of lovebow and arrow
ArtemisDianagoddess of the hunt and the moonbow and arrow, spear, and stags
PanFaunus(?)god of flocks and shepherdshorns and goat's feet
Iris(unknown)messanger for the gods, goddess of the rainbowMorning dew, rainbow coloured coat
(none known)Janusgod of beginnings and doorways (January)two faces
HeraJunoqueen of the gods, wife of Jupitercrown, scepter, and the peacock
ZeusJupiterking of the godsscepter, eagle, and the thunderbolt
AresMarsgod of warshield, helmet, coat of chainmail
HermesMercurymessenger of the godswinged sandals and hat
AthenaMinervagoddess of wisdomowl, helmet, spear
PoseidonNeptunegod of the seatrident and dolphin
HadesPlutogod of the underworldthe dog Cerberus and a two pronged fork
CronusSaturngod of the harvestsicle
AphroditeVenusgoddess of love and beautymyrtle tree and clam shell
HestiaVestagoddess of the hearthperpetual fire on the hearth
HephsestusVulcangod of firehammer and anvil

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